The Doyle girls basketball team poses with trophy after winning the Livingston Parish Tournament title.
Doyle head coach Sam White
Doyle’s Meghan Watson (22) goes up for a shot as Denham’s Kate Thompson defends closely in the second half of Doyle’s 59-56 win over Denham Springs in the championship game in the Livingston Parish Tournament in Holden Saturday.
Doyle players celebrate as they receive the championship trophy after Doyle’s 59-56 win over Denham Springs in the championship game in the Livingston Parish Tournament in Holden Saturday.
Doyle's Madison Duhon, right, and Kourtlyn Lacey embrace after the Lady Tigers won the Livingston Parish Tournament championship over Denham Springs High.
Denham head coach Blake Zito on district opener with Walker: "The little things like taking care of the ball and making sure they only get one shot will be the difference.”
Denham’s Trenishia Muse (44) and Kennedy King (3) battled for a rebound with Doyle’s Meghan Watson (22) and Presleigh Scott (11) in the two team's first matchup Dec. 14 in the final of the parish tournament.
Denham’s Kate Thompson (32) and Doyle’s Elise Jones (12) battled for a rebound in their first meeting Dec. 14 in the final of the parish tournament.
Denham’s Trenishia Muse (44) and the Lady Jackets are tied atop the District 4-5A standings heading to co-leading Zachary on Tuesday.
Denham’s Kate Thompson (32) can handle the basketball and often times helps the Lady Jackets with an additional ball-handler against full-court pressure.
Doyle’s Madison Duhon (34) goes up for a shot as Denham’s Kennedy King (3) and Maddie Howell (22) defend in the second half of Doyle’s 59-56 win over Denham Springs in the championship game in the Livingston Parish Tournament in Holden Saturday.
Denham Springs High's Kate Thompson (32) has become an adept passer out of the post for the Lady Jackets.
Denham Springs High's Kennedy King (3) on starting at point guard in Thursday's state playoff: "It’s about controlling the tempo of the game and getting open shots for my teammates. I think I can handle it."
Denham’s Kennedy King (3) drives downcourt as Doyle’s Presleigh Scott (11) defends in the second half of Doyle’s 59-56 win over Denham Springs in the championship game in the Livingston Parish Tournament in Holden Saturday.
Denham’s Kate Thompson (32) tries to keep the ball away from Doyle’s Presleigh Scott (11) in the first half of Doyle’s 59-56 win over Denham Springs in the championship game in the Livingston Parish Tournament in Holden Saturday.
Denham’s Kennedy King (3) reaches in and knocks the ball from Doyle’s Presleigh Scott (11) in the first half of Doyle’s 59-56 win over Denham Springs in the championship game in the Livingston Parish Tournament in Holden Saturday.
Doyle players are overcome with emotion as they celebrate Doyle’s 59-56 win over Denham Springs in the championship game in the Livingston Parish Tournament in Holden Saturday.
